Galena, Maryland facts for kids
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Galena, Maryland
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Location of Galena, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Maryland |
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| County |  Kent |
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| Incorporated | 1858 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) | ||
| • Land | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 539 | ||
| • Density | 1,493.07/sq mi (577.04/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP code |
21635
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| Area code(s) | 410 | ||
| FIPS code | 24-31225 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 0590270 | ||
Galena is a small town located in Kent County, Maryland, in the United States. In 2010, about 612 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 539.
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Where is Galena Located?
Galena is found at coordinates 39°20′30″N 75°52′42″W / 39.34167°N 75.87833°W. The town covers a total area of about 0.36 square miles (0.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The History of Galena's Name
Galena was first established in 1763. It was originally called Down's Cross Roads. This name came from William Downs, who owned a local tavern.
Later, before 1813, the name was changed to Georgetown Cross Roads. Finally, in 1858, it became Galena. The name "Galena" comes from a type of lead ore. People thought there was a silver mine nearby that got silver from this ore. However, scientists have not found any evidence of galena deposits in this part of Maryland. So, the story about the silver mine is likely just a legend.
Getting Around Galena: Transportation
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The main way to travel to and from Galena is by road. Several state highways serve the town. Maryland Route 213 is the most important one. It enters Galena from the north and leaves to the west. This road generally runs north-south along the eastern side of the Chesapeake Bay.
Another important road is Maryland Route 290. It comes into town from the south and heads east. These two highways meet at a main crossroads in downtown Galena. A third highway, Maryland Route 313, shares the same path as MD 290 for a short distance south of town. It then separates and continues towards the southern Delmarva area.
Local Businesses in Galena
Even though Galena is a small town, it has many different local businesses. You can find several antique shops here. There is also a diner, a sweet shop, and a convenience store with a deli.
Other businesses include an organic and health foods market, a pizza place, and even a recording studio. If you are planning a wedding, there is also a wedding videography studio.
Galena's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 347 | — | |
| 1890 | 266 | −23.3% | |
| 1900 | 251 | −5.6% | |
| 1910 | 262 | 4.4% | |
| 1920 | 298 | 13.7% | |
| 1930 | 265 | −11.1% | |
| 1940 | 250 | −5.7% | |
| 1950 | 259 | 3.6% | |
| 1960 | 299 | 15.4% | |
| 1970 | 361 | 20.7% | |
| 1980 | 374 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 324 | −13.4% | |
| 2000 | 428 | 32.1% | |
| 2010 | 612 | 43.0% | |
| 2020 | 539 | −11.9% | |
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Understanding the 2010 Census Data
In 2010, the town of Galena had 612 people living in 271 households. About 169 of these were families. The population density was about 1,700 people per square mile (656 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Galena were White (91.3%). There were also African American (2.3%), Native American (0.2%), and Asian (0.3%) residents. About 6.0% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Galena was 45.1 years old. About 20.1% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 20.8% were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more females (52.5%) than males (47.5%).
Schools and Learning in Galena
Galena is part of the Kent County Public Schools system. The town has its own school, Galena Elementary School.
Older students from Galena attend Kent County Middle School in Chestertown. For high school, students go to Kent County High School. This high school is located in an area near Worton.
The North County Branch of the Kent County public library is also available for residents.
In the past, Galena had its own high school, Galena High School. It joined with Kent County High in 1971. The old Galena High building then became Galena Middle School. Later, in 2010, Galena Middle School also joined with Kent County Middle School in Chestertown. The former middle school building then became the current Galena Elementary School. Before this, elementary students from Galena went to Millington Elementary.
See also
In Spanish: Galena (Maryland) para niños
